What BestPlaces Users Say about Vermont
Vermont is known for its picturesque landscapes, small-town charm, and vibrant community. It is a state that prides itself on its strong sense of community and commitment to preserving its natural beauty. With that in mind, let's take a look at what some residents have to say about living in Vermont.
According to user reviews on BestPlaces.net, Vermont is a highly desirable place to live. Many users praised the state for its scenic beauty and welcoming atmosphere. For instance, user "Linda S." states, "Vermont is truly a beautiful place to live. The mountains, lakes, and forests never cease to amaze me. And the people are so friendly and welcoming." Similarly, user "John D." raves about the community aspect, saying, "I've never felt more at home in a place than I do in Vermont. The people here are like family, always willing to lend a helping hand."
In addition to the natural beauty and strong sense of community, users also appreciate Vermont's slower pace of life. User "Samantha P." shares, "Moving to Vermont was the best decision I ever made. The relaxed lifestyle and slower pace have greatly improved my quality of life." This sentiment is echoed by user "Mark R." who says, "Living in Vermont has taught me to appreciate the little things in life. The simple joys of nature and being surrounded by a tight-knit community are what make this place so special."
However, it's not all sunshine and rainbows in Vermont. Some reviewers noted that the harsh winters can be a downside to living in the state. User "Emily M." cautions, "Be prepared for long, cold winters in Vermont. It can be tough, but the stunning scenery and friendly people make it worth it." Despite the harsh winter weather, most reviewers agree that the pros of living in Vermont far outweigh the cons.
In summary, user reviews on BestPlaces.net paint a picture of Vermont as a beautiful, welcoming, and community-oriented state. Its slower pace of life, natural beauty, and friendly residents make it a highly desirable place to live. While the winters can be tough, most reviewers believe that the overall quality of life in Vermont is top-notch.
based on 25 ReviewsGet to know Vermont with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Vermont
Housing vs Income - 7/30/2007
Cost of living in Vermont has skyrocketed since 9-11. People from outside Vermont have are purchasing property here at extremely high prices, raising the average price for a home or lot.
In the North Eastern part of the state a house on the lake sold for $100,000. Now, the cheapest ones are $200,000 and they are less than 900 sf with long stairs down to the water and absolutely no parking off the road.
Homes that are livable are typically in the $400,000 range. New homes with custom features are between $500,000 and $800,000.
This area has no real industry and local people are now priced out of the market. Typical income is less than $25,000. Even if people can afford the homes, the taxes are very high. A $300,000 home is taxed about $5000 or more per year.
In the western part of the state, there are jobs and housing but these home (2,500 sf) are between $300,000 and $400,000 with taxes in the $4000 to $6000 per year range.
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beautiful but expensive - 6/23/2007
I was born in Vermont and it is so beautiful...all 4 seasons, no real congestion, lots to love. But, property taxes, housing etc are pretty high. The state is not real business friendly - if you do not care about having a city real close, it is nice. It just isn't want I need right
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beautiful state - 6/7/2007
If you like 6 and 6, meaning 6 cold months and 6 summer months then you would love vermont., once the winter gets it's idea to move on, it takes the atmosphere time to listen, the mountains are still holding on to late spring storms, and when the wind blows, here comes the cold air off the mountains., then when all the snow has melted, the air warms up a little more, until such a time when the air comes from the North, where there is yet still more snow up there., so finally, it warms up, but the nights are still cold until June or so, and alas there is warmth...and you soak up the warmth from about June, July, Aug. now the days are getting shorter, and the nights cooler and you know what's coming again. otherwise, if you're young, and love the cold, Hey, vt. is the state for
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You can't eat the view - 4/23/2007
Vermont is undeniably a beautiful state. I enjoy the views and hikes, the quaint cultural events. What I don't enjoy: higher cost of car insurance, car maintenance, lack of public transportation, heating fuel, electricity, education, housing, limited choices of public recreation, high ticket prices for most events, lack of career advancement opportunties...
Climate wise -- it stinks! I love the snow - but the perpetual cloudy days -- uggh!
The living expenses are quite high in comparison to potential wages. Vermont is a great state for those who are rolling over huge house equity from a more expensive market (even if the bubble is leaking); they'll be able to find something decent in the market. Most new housing is in the "McMansion" category. Vermont also has the 2nd largest growth of 2nd homes in the country, i.e. rich folks from NYC, Boston, Philly coming here to build their pastoral dream. While the governor's focus has been on lowering income &
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Vermont in general - 1/7/2007
I've lived here all my 46 years,it's hard to make an honest living,not enough housing for the average person,If your into social services, great place to get experience on alcohol/drug addiction and depression.Weather is dark and cloudy 85% of the time, it seems.The majority of people here now are from the big cities,trying to escape.It's rough to start a new business considering all of the taxation,property tax is sky high,enough about the negatives, and there are more! here's some positives ,the landscape is beautiful,fishing and hunting are good ,skiing is great when we have snow . I am moving in eight months ,I'll let you people know if I come back to
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